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West Virginia Democrat. [volume] (Charles Town, W. Va.) 1885-1890, 1887-07-01
The AIasknn,s Riches.

Alaskan Indians do not reckon wealth by
the amount of money or gold person pos
seSSes, but rate n man as worth so many
blankets. A government blanket sells in the
stores everywhere throughout the country at
the nominal price Of 81. 1t is never more,
never less. If an Indian gets hold Of $50 and
desires to save it, he buys five blankets and
adds them TO the store he already possesses.
An Indian who owns 1000 blankets is i'm
mensely wealthy, and is looked upon as a
nabob by the poor members of his tribe. This
is the currency Of the realm among the In
dianS, and is recognized by the whites as well
in trading with them.-Lieut. II. I. Mona
han in Brooklyn Eagle.
West Virginia Democrat. [volume] (Charles Town, W. Va.) 1885-1890, 1887-07-01
RESEARCHES ON SNAKE poIsoNs.
Peculiarities OF the Venom of serpents.
How Death Is Caused.

Peculiarities OF the Venom of Serpents.
How Death Is Caused.
The Smithsonian institution has pub
lished DIR. Mitchell's and Professor Reich
ert's researches on snake poisons. The
Boston Medical and Surgical Journal says
of the work: 'sThe new researches have
been executed with so great skill, the re-
suits are SO important, and the presenta-
ton of the whole matter is so excellent,
that the memoir must at once be ranked
classic" We give a few of the results
No chemical difference can be detected
in the poison of all known snakes. The
poison resembles in some respects the
saliva of other animals, and differs but
little from normal elements of the blood.
introduced within the living tissues, 1t
produces destructive changes more rapidly
than any other known substance, and yet
it is harmless within its own tissues Here
in, as The Journal suggests, it resembles
the gastric juice, which digests all sub
stances except that of the stomach itself.
Like most other poisonous substances,
it is associated with more or less innocu-
GUS matter, from which the active princi-
pie can be separated by chemical analysis
and obtained pure.
1t has generally been supposed that
the malignant effect of the poison was
due to an intense inflammation to which
it gave rise. But in Inflammation it is
principally the white corpuscles that
escape from the blood vessels, while
snake poison causes the blood to exude
unseparated. In the former case, also,
the blood strongly coagulates; in the
latter, it retains its fluidity.
The red blood globule, in its normal
form, is biconcave, or followed out on
both sides; the poison renders it round,
softens it, and causes the globules TO run
together like a gelatinous mass. The
tissues become black with the infiltrated
blood, break down, and rapidly putrify
and slough.
1t is probable that in most cases death
results from the paralysis Of the respira-
tory centers-those parts of the brain
that preside over the acts of respiration.
The bushmen of South Africa use as
an antidote the powdered poison sac Of a
different species Of snake; some. small
lizard, dried, powdered and rubbed into
incisions around the bite. Observations
Of travellers seem to confirm the efficacy
of these antidotes. Youths Companion.
West Virginia Democrat. [volume] (Charles Town, W. Va.) 1885-1890, 1887-07-01
A Hint 4, Correspondents.

Correspondents sending newspapers
should be careful to mark the paragraphs
they wish the editor to see," says an
English contemporary journal, and we re-
produce it on this side of the ocean with
an emphasis proportioned to the distance.
If our correspondents could know how
much valuable time was uselessly spent
in looking over papers in the often futile
endeavor to find out why they were sent
they would save Us much trouble. Make
dash with blue, red, or even black lead
pencil, or with ink if it be preferred, at
the upper left hand corner of the article
to which they would call our attention,
and the eye will catch it at once, and the
object of sending the paper be accom-
plished
West Virginia Democrat. [volume] (Charles Town, W. Va.) 1885-1890, 1887-07-01
Slang i'm the Restaurant.

Men who write books about slang might
find material in some restaurants. In
Kansas City there is an abundance OF it.
Only in one place in st. Louis-on Morgan
street-can you hear downright slang in
the giving of the orders, and curious it is.
If you tell the waiter you want an oyster
stew, he shouts out to the kitchen: Jesse
Jamesr' A beefsteak becomes slaughter
in PAM plain, black coffee is coffee in
the dark" potatoes unpeeled are Murphy
with his coat on" two eggs fried ON one
side are transformed into sunny side up;"
buckwheat cakes are spoken of in gambler
fashion as ''stack of reds with copper on
top" and batter cakes as "stack Of
whites. Waiter in Globe-D Democrat
West Virginia Democrat. [volume] (Charles Town, W. Va.) 1885-1890, 1887-07-01

While delving for information on the
subject Of the city's health asccrtained
what I believe is not generally known in
New Orleans-that leprosy exists here to
a remarkable extent. II has been l.aown
here in vague sort Of way tIiat there
were some cases of the dreaded disease in
the lower parishes, but not that it pre-
vailed to any extent in New Orleans.
There are now under treatment Il ibc
Charity hospital no less than eighteen
cases. What is more remarkable, and
should be Of absorbing interest to thc pco-
pie here, is the fact. am inforInci ca
authority, that the luckless victills 90
not know with what they are afflicted,
and are going about their usual voca-
tions.-New Orleans Letter.
West Virginia Democrat. [volume] (Charles Town, W. Va.) 1885-1890, 1887-07-01
RIcHMoND's FAMOUS FIRE.
How a Great Piece of News Was Treated
in the Old Days.

in the Old Days.
The editor of The Richmond Standard
was present, and wrote the following ac-
count for his paper the next day:
"Last night the play house in this city
was crowded with an unusual audience.
There could not have been less than 6OO
persons in the house. Just before the
conclusion of the play the scenery caught
fire. The editor Of this paper was in the
house when the ever to be remembered de-
plorable accident occurred. He is in
formed that the scenery took fire in the
back part of the house by the raising OF q
chandelier; that the boy who was ordered
by some of the players to raise it stated
that If he did so the scenery would take
fire. when he was commanded in per-
emptory manner to hoist it. The boy
obeyed and the fire instantly communi-
Gated to the scenery. He gave the alarm
in the rear of the stage and requested
some of the attendants to cut the cords by
which the combustible materials were sus-
pended. The person whose duty 1t was 10
perform this became panic stricken and
sought his own safety.
ssThe flames spread almost with the
rapidity of lightning, and the fire falling
from the ceiling upon the performers was
the first notice the audience had OF their
danger. Even then many supposed it part
of the play, and were little time re-
strained from fight by cry from the
stage that there was no danger. The per-
formers and their attendants in vain en-
deavored to tear down the scenery. The
fire flashed in every part of the house with
a rapidity horrible and astonishing, and,
alasl gushing tears and unspeakable an
guish deprived me of utterance.
'There was but one door for the great
est part of the audience to pass. Men,
women and children were pressing upon
each other, while the flames were seizing
upon those behind. Those nearest the
windows, which were very high, were
afraid to leap down, while those behind
them were seen catching ON fire and
writhing in the greatest agony of pain and
distress. Imagine what cannot
be described. All of those in the pit es-
capped, and had cleared themselves from
the house before those in the boxes could
get down, and the door was for some time
empty. Those from above were pushing
each other down the steps, when the him
dermost might have got out by leaping
into the pit. There would not have been
the least difficulty in descending from tho
first boxes into the pit. "-Richmond Cor.
New York Sun.
West Virginia Democrat. [volume] (Charles Town, W. Va.) 1885-1890, 1887-07-01

my DEAR" said the elder lady, 1you should
have thanked that gentleman who 50 kindly
gave you his seat"
"My failure to thank him, mamma, was be-
cause Of consideration for him. He may have
= wife and family dependent upon him"
4 don't understand, my dear"
"You see, mamma, I feared the shock
nigh. be too great for him -Pittsburg Dis
patch
West Virginia Democrat. [volume] (Charles Town, W. Va.) 1885-1890, 1887-07-01

The new Reitz alloy, the patented pro-
duction Of a German chemist, Is l-osizc
for which remarkable durability aiA re-
sistance to all acidsare claimed, prolonged
exposure to concentrated muriatie 1cid
having caused less than half the l., .:,s-
tanned by any other alloy, and otlIer tests
having been equally successful. -Ar';an-
saw Traveller.
West Virginia Democrat. [volume] (Charles Town, W. Va.) 1885-1890, 1887-07-01
White MalIeabIe Iron Ore.

A writer upon the products of Arkan-
sas says: 1.-THE most remarkable and in
teresting mineral of all this region is the
white malleable iron ore, regarding the
existence and maIeability Of which a
great deal of skepticism is said to exist.
1t is found in the corner of Howard
county, adjoining the frontier of Mont
gomery, Polk and Pike. Exchange.
West Virginia Democrat. [volume] (Charles Town, W. Va.) 1885-1890, 1887-07-01
Purnose of the Ballet.

Twelve-year-old MiSS-The opera was very
long, wasn't it, mammal!
Mamma-Yes, daughter, and very stylish.
Miss-The ballet girls don't sing, do they,
mamma,
Mamma-No daughter.
MiSs-Why do they have the ballet then,
mammal
Papa-To make the opera as broad as it is
long, daughter. Don't ask any more queS-
tionS.-W Washington Critic.
West Virginia Democrat. [volume] (Charles Town, W. Va.) 1885-1890, 1887-07-01
Electricity in weaving.

A manufacturer of Roubaix, NJ. Henry
Buisini, has just discovered a very curl
Gus application of electricity to looms.
He adopts an indicator which strikes
when thread in the warp breaks, and
thus saves the warper from taking out
any of his work to find the flaw, and he
need not pay such close attention to the
quickly moving threads, which is so in
furious to the sight. The invention can
be applied to power looms.
West Virginia Democrat. [volume] (Charles Town, W. Va.) 1885-1890, 1887-07-01
Musical Zones Among Animals.

According to book recently published
by an English organist, COW lows in q
perfect fifth and octave or tenth; dog
barks,in fifth or fourth; donkey brays
In perfect octave; horse neighs in a
descent on the chromatic scale. Each
person has his fundamental key in which
he generally speaks, bur which he often
transposes in sympathy to other voices, or
when he is excited.-Chicago Times.
West Virginia Democrat. [volume] (Charles Town, W. Va.) 1885-1890, 1887-07-01
Second Hand Grarestones

Buffalo has a citizen who deals in second
hand graveStoneS. He buys old ones, eraSes
the letters and engraves new Inscriptions to
order. "Lots OF people seem TO want to SELL"
he is reported as saying, "and plenty of others
are willing to buy when they can get a good
article so cheap
West Virginia Democrat. [volume] (Charles Town, W. Va.) 1885-1890, 1887-07-01
Distance Lends Enchantment.

Mobile has brass band with a conscience.
1t goes out in the suburbs on a Sunday and
hides itself in the woods to practice, At
distance Of two or three miles the music is
simply enchanting. Mobile Register.
West Virginia Democrat. [volume] (Charles Town, W. Va.) 1885-1890, 1887-07-01
Retired List Of the Navy.

The retired list of the navy is swelling.
There are fifty rear admirals, fifteen COM
modores, fourteen captains, twelve COM
manders, twenty lieutenant commanders,
forty-one ieutenants, forty-six surgeons,
twenty paymasters and seventy-two engi.
neers. Brooklyn Eagle.
West Virginia Democrat. [volume] (Charles Town, W. Va.) 1885-1890, 1887-07-01
"wHeN i WAS A Boyp
'swhen was boy, ," the grandsire said
To the bright lad by his knee.

''when was boy" the grandsire said
To the bright lad by his knee,
"Of the victors crowned with fame read
Who triumphed on land and sea.
And through the years, from the deathless page.
A summons has sounded long:
To youth, and manhood, and hoary age,
The message is this BE Strongr"
when was boy" he paused and said
To the listener by his knee,
"Of the men who were as lights read
In O dark worlds history
They priced the truth and were loved OF God.
And no fear OF man they knew;
And still from the glorious heights they trod.
The message was this: "Be Truer'
u. r. Eastwood in The Culver.
West Virginia Democrat. [volume] (Charles Town, W. Va.) 1885-1890, 1887-07-01
An Earnark.

Her form ID like the sculptor's dream Of love,
Her speech Is like the cooing Of dove,
Her fe1tures cen an anchorite would please.
Her eycs-those specs! alas. she's Bostonese.
West Virginia Democrat. [volume] (Charles Town, W. Va.) 1885-1890, 1887-07-01

A woman who married perfect angel
of man. is usually widow. This ID
tough, but it is true.
West Virginia Democrat. [volume] (Charles Town, W. Va.) 1885-1890, 1887-07-01

Nj wife, some three or four years ago, wss L.on-
nd With an ulcer on the side ci her tongue iieal
ne throat TIE PAIN WAS incessant, causing lOss
az ,leep and producing great nervous prOsirauOn
Accom- pauying tnis trouble was rheumatism ~
had passed from the shoulders and centered IN 'ne
IvrIst Uf one hand she almost losing the use OF "
PstN-esn the suffering OF the two, life had grown
burr,e lsOpne Nv the use OF a half dozen Small
siEad bottles OF Swift's Specific, she was ehuIety
relieved and restored 10 health Thls was MY t,'
vearS ago and there has been no return OF the us
ease -. IL l. "a
sparta, Ca, June S, 1885.
treatise ON Blood and Skin Diseases mailed free
THE SwIFr SPECIFIC Co, Drawer ), Atlanta SA
- w 23d St, y. \.
jun.3, I'm
West Virginia Democrat. [volume] (Charles Town, W. Va.) 1885-1890, 1887-07-01

"And, of course, you go to Chicago. No
book ON America is complete without Chi
cago the big city Of the west Oh, you must
90 west" she said. he was rising rapidly in
her estimation, and she was little sorry she
had been sarcastic. The next minute down
he went again, as he said;
@Ah-oh-yes | have heard of Chicago,
you know Quite town, Of course But
really, Miss -, can't fancy how you dis
covered thought of writing book. Now,
really, YOU know Do l look like it! How
did you happen on that"
"Oh, YOU all do it. You come over on the
two day plan of seeing the country. And
you've all heard of Chicago. Soyou go home
and write about us, when you really don't
know anything about America or Americans,
after ALL she said, Squarely and frankly
She had come up in his estimation as fast as
he had gone down in hers. He was taken by
her offhand manner Of talking and quick
understanding. He was about to conclude
his call, and as he turned to SO he said seri
ously and wholly without his former con-
ceitCd air:
II viii tell you what we do know, and we
are not slow in learning it, you know,
either
SIN so glad you really know something
about us, if it's ever so little, she put in,
laughing.
ave learn, as soon as we meet American
~omen, that they are the best takers in the
world. Now, Miss -, promise you. if I
write my impression, will so to Chicago and
to all the rest Of your western cities. Good
by. We're off to Florida tomorrow
Washington Cor. New York Tribune.
West Virginia Democrat. [volume] (Charles Town, W. Va.) 1885-1890, 1887-07-01
No One Need
Remain
A Dyspeptic.

Il have been suffering for over
two vears with Dyspepsit. For
the last wear | could not take a
drink of cold water nor eat any
meat "''no"' '".n'''"S " up
"l '''O "'
had recommended SlihihOhS
Liver Regulator. of which ] am
now takinU the second bottle.
and tha fact i that wor.lS can
West Virginia Democrat. [volume] (Charles Town, W. Va.) 1885-1890, 1887-07-01

The newest craze in New York city is for
white furniture.
West Virginia Democrat. [volume] (Charles Town, W. Va.) 1885-1890, 1887-07-01
a. Q a r ID.

To all who are suffering frOm the errors and
indiscretions Of youth, nervous weakness. early
decay, losso manhood nc, viii send recipe
thaswin cure you. FREE OF CHARGE. Thisgreat
remcdywas discovered by missionary in South
America. Send selfaddrcssed envelope TO the
REy. JOSEPH T. IS0iAS Station D. Nel0 York Cits
West Virginia Democrat. [volume] (Charles Town, W. Va.) 1885-1890, 1887-07-01

A Society Miss Takes the Conceit Out or
Young BritOn of Noble BloOd-see-
ing the United States on the ''Two
Day Plan.
The mention of Florida recalls the expert
ence Of some young Englishmen who came to
Washington for two days on their way TO
that land of oranges and alligatorS and who
stayed here two months. They got into Off
cial society and found it so attractive that
they could not get away. One young Briton,
apparently not many years above 2l, and the
son Of a 'real lord, =" but travelling as modest
Mr.. -, went out to make calls last week.
The daughter of well known hostess had
several young women assisting her, and with
these he proved n voluble and unhagging
talker. Finally, to give him variety and rc-
lieve one Of the assistants the hostess said to
a caller:
sDo let me introduce that young man over
there. want TO get Miss A. away from him.
and he shows no signs Of giving up"
The introduction was made, bows were
exchanged and the son of "real lord" was
left with the other woman.
aAnd what are you doing in Washington, il
may ask the question: were the first words
of the young man, as he gave one sweeping
inclusive glance, from her tall bonnet down
to the hem Of her gown.
~Oh, am doing what most other women
are doing-making calls" she replied, with
a flash of quickness, and showing no sur
prise at the unexpected and abrupt question.
HE WAS SET BACK.
The surprise was on the other side, and for
an instant he was set back by her readiness.
aAh--oh-don't you know-thats really very
good,p he said, laughing, and recovering
himself.
"And what are you doing in Washington,
if may ask the question: she added the
next moment, and giving him a second start,
"Ah-oh-really, you Americans are very
quick, don't you know" he answered, a tritlo
subdued, and in rather more a tone Of
respectful Difference. "I will tell you. We
have lust come across to look about little.
Spent two days in New York, you know.
Ran on here for two days, and well-really.
there is q good deal in your towns, you know.
Quite lot to see"
@Two days in New York and two in Wash
ington! Is it possible, Mr.. -, there are two
whole days Of sightseeing in either city for
an Englishmani Oh, understand. You have
Just run over to get thoroughly acquainted
with us, and viii then run home to England
and write book about America. OF course
this accounts for your long stay in New York
and two whole days at our capital. But I'm
so glad you find lot to see."
aAh-oh-really now. You can't mean to
be so hard on fellow. l should nevah, you
know, give my impressions without really
knowing America. was just going to say
that really, after two days here, your capital
is so very charming we couldn't get away.
Really we couldn't. And we went down to
the booking office and the fellows fixed it all
right with the tickets. Now, instead of two
DAYS, we've really been in Washington seven
weeks. It's a fact. Wouldn't believe it my
self If l didn't know it, you see Seven
weeks! But we really, you know, must get
off to Florida next week Sorry; Washing
ton is very delightful; people charming, you
know
West Virginia Democrat. [volume] (Charles Town, W. Va.) 1885-1890, 1887-07-01

Rice straw shoes are worn by the labor
ing people in the south of China.
West Virginia Democrat. [volume] (Charles Town, W. Va.) 1885-1890, 1887-07-01
THE son OF A LORD.
A YOUNG ENGllSHMAN Is TAKEN
SOMEWHAT BY SURPRISE.

A Society Miss Takes the Conceit Out OF
a Young Briton of Noble BloOd-see-
ing the United States on the ''Two
Day. Plan.
The Waco daily examiner. [volume] (Waco, Tex.) 187?-1888, 1887-07-19

Tint Is to say, your lungs. Also MI .our
breathing machinery Very wonderful mn.
chlnery itIs. No' only the lar etur.p,s-Agcs.
but tac thousands Of little tubes and cay 'iv-
lcadir from them.
when these are clugEtd ANA clicked w!M
matter which ought not go uc there. your lungs
cannot half do their work And 50 hai they 30
they cannot 90 well.
Can o. cold. cough, Group uucumouiu
cniHrrh con sumption, or any N 'he t.lnt'y OF
throat ana nose and head aud hung ob-ttur
lions. a. are bad All ought to be- so, ria OF
hei" II Just ou" sure wNy 20 yet 9 8 Of lnrm
Thai IS To lake BpsChccs German syrup
wtich Hny druggist Will sell Won 90 w cents
bottle Even II everything else has fall,
you, ypu may depend upon thi, for certain.
The Waco daily examiner. [volume] (Waco, Tex.) 187?-1888, 1887-07-19
CuICAGo 1--we STOCK MluKI,r

CHICAGO, July 10 The uroy.r. .fourpnl
reports.
Cnttic-rereipis lVp; shipments. NOME. Mar.
' Nr' u,' pplhE s'''IiS' -iii D., stock
mixed jb0ltI; Texas cattle .,las a.
Hogs receipts, unuc; Nut,D, -trnif..
Rough and ulNcd, 'hl ~, packing and ship.
ping, ljni -; light, 5hi -.
SHEEP receipts. none; shipments. non,
Market cu~i"r. Natives, p 'Mi .u. western
iHdl OBJ, rrNtu~, . llrS 81. lt'uN, l,.l ~
The Waco daily examiner. [volume] (Waco, Tex.) 187?-1888, 1887-07-19

GALVEsroN, July l5.- Market quiet and uu.
changed. Wholesale gruccrs quote. Ordinary
-; good ordinary, 2l'i inir, ,4' prime, ~ -.
choice, 2ii pcHhcriN, p; government lava
The Waco daily examiner. [volume] (Waco, Tex.) 187?-1888, 1887-07-19

kpox. July is -Cou-oi, closed iUi p.l
'nu.., npr silver, ~ a-lu.
The Waco daily examiner. [volume] (Waco, Tex.) 187?-1888, 1887-07-19
ARKETS BY TELEGRAPH.
COTTON.

sECTS AT UNITED STATES PORTS.
ALVENroS, July lS,-The following TX a
aparaiiNc statement of cotton receipts AZ
p0rls given.
The Waco daily examiner. [volume] (Waco, Tex.) 187?-1888, 1887-07-19

ST LOUIS LIVE STOCK MARKET,
-. Louis, July l6.--rhe National stock
Indicator repOrte;
Cattle receipts, i4n; shipments, 80; Market
The Waco daily examiner. [volume] (Waco, Tex.) 187?-1888, 1887-07-19

ppil- Alden process, eVnportted ipi ~
n Sliced ,c; bright quarters ligo06.
nAN-ru jobhcrs ut mills, sucked ~ z
The Waco daily examiner. [volume] (Waco, Tex.) 187?-1888, 1887-07-19

y Nv lIUi 2 NVI IhI
Ms High wlues,A A.
DEAF zoe per bushcl.
The Osceola times., 1887-03-19
CARDS AND ADVERTISEMENTS
--.,..--------Tw 80 Tw-,ay.7sw.ri ms m. IL IN

,TAdvertisers by the year will terestricted
to their legitimate business.
~ Yearly advertisements may be changed OF
esst four times during the year free OF charge.
.sV-Psrties contracting for yearly advertise
,nente and disc ntinup pg from any cause. VIII ne
charged snort time rates, as per time inserted
sEE RATS.
gV- Foreign advertisements, sent through
Advertising < Agencies. must be paid for IN ad-
vance, or Q deposit made with some one whom
W NAV designate.
sr Marriages and deaths, not exceeding ten
lines will be published xs news, free OF charge
but obituaries, tributes Of respect. funeral nou
c ss and Invitations charged as ad'ertitemehts'
INA personal matter letters or communi-
cations setting forth individual schemes OF IN
t,rcsts to be promoted, emanattng from party
or parties, organizations or societies VIII De
charged for as other Advertisements
sH-In all legitimate demands OF the demo
cratic or Conservative party, or oi the great m
terests of the general public upon our columns,
the TtMEs will not fail Of its duty
The Osceola times., 1887-03-19
Masonic.

The stated Communications OF os''eoia Lodge
No ~. A. r 4 \. NJ. Will be held the satui
days on or next before each full moon lht
membe RS are ordered to attend promptly.
All Mater Masons in good standing are
cordially invited to attend
By order of j. ". PHicE, w, Mi
LEos RoussAH, Secretary
The Osceola times., 1887-03-19
Official Directory.

COUNTY OFFICERS.
County and Probate Judge-L kozzell
circuit and County Clerk-HughR X McNeixh.
shei III and Collector w. y. Hayes.
County Examiner Leon Roussan.
county Treasur'r-James l.iston
County Surveyor-P. II. Clay
County Corouer-J. M. Lawrence
.CouHty Assessor--Bethel l.. Hill
MONROE TOWNSHIP.
Justice. ofthe Peace-N. G. Cartwright, j.
n. Stephenson, n &. Tandy.
Constable-W W Ward
MUNICIPAL OFFlCkRs.
Mayor-J W. Price
Recorder-B. II. Bacchus.
Aldermen-James ListoL, G. o Faber. John
Barney, John l.. Driver, W + Hale.